61 35 107 Removing and installing or replacing Junction Box electronics

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar, right. See 41 35 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE PANEL, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT .
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom right. See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

NOTE: Glovebox removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove junction box electronics (3) from holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws And Junction Box Electronics

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Installation:

Make sure junction box electronics is correctly seated on plug connection (2) of holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding.

Delete transport mode.